Question

a dipole with its charge -q and +q located at the points( 0,-b,0) and (0,+b,0) is present in a uniform electric field E. the equipotential surface of the field are planes parallel to the YZ-plane.
1)what is the direction of the electric field E?
2)How much torque would the dipole experience in this field?

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

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